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Report on the most important developments in Primary Education during the past twelve months, 1937 to 1938. Amongst other topics, this document refers to changes to the recruitment procedure for National Teachers and other changes to the terms and conditions of their employment. 'Under the revised regulations Diocesan or other approved panels were established on which the names of Assistant Teachers and Junior Assistant Mistresses are placed ... they are paid a salary until they are appointed to suitable alternative positions in other national schools ... an increase will apply to scale salaries, bonuses for special qualifications, residual grant, grant to schools paid on a capitation basis, fees for cookery and laundry instruction'. The problem of unemployment amongst National Teachers is also discussed.

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Statement from the Department of Finance, 4 July 1939, outlining the provisions made from public funds for the advancement of the Irish language. The list of schemes includes the training of girls from the Gaeltacht as Domestic Servants at the Killarney School of Housewifery.

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Statement from the Department of Finance, 8 July 1940, outlining the total provision made from public funds for the advancement of the Irish language. The Killarney School of Housewifery was given £283 for the training of girls from the Gaeltacht as Domestic Servants.

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Statement from the Department of Finance, 30 September 1941, indicating the provisions made from public funds for the advancement of the Irish language. Amongst other schemes, the statement refers to grants in respect of the training of native Irish speakers in hospital nursing.

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Radio Éireann, Annual Report, for the year 1941. This document gives an overview of the programming during the year 1941, referring in particular to special broadcasts, music, radio plays, variety features, programmes in Irish, programmes for children and programmes for women.
As part of the music programming, Miss May Devitt sang the Soprano part in the 'Children of Lir', a tone poem written by the late Sir Hamilton Harty. The report states that there was an increased demand for radio plays. 'The popularity of the Radio Play increased definitely during the year. This is borne out by the volume of listeners' letters, the keen criticism offered and the enthusiastic response to many production'. The work of several women playwrights is referred to for example, Winifred Letts, Anna Kelly, Helen Staunton and Maighread MacSweeney. 'The enthusiastic reception of Anna Kelly's dramatisation of "Oliver Twist", in six episodes, compensated that gifted writer for the immense work of condensing the great novel'. Madame Fanny Moody, 'the famous prima donna of a former generation', was amongst the speakers who broadcast as part of the 'Talks in English' series. Lynn Doyle and Mary Lavin are listed as having had their short stories read during the year. 'A remarkable advance was made in the reading of stories at the microphone, particularly notable in this sphere being Liam Redmond, Ria Mooney and Joseph Linnane'. The report lists the organisations on behalf of which appeals were broadcast during the year, for example, 'Working Girls' Hostel, Fitzwilliam Place; Little Sisters of the Poor; Magdalen Asylums, Donnybrook and Gloucester Street and St Jospeh's Night Refuge for Women, Cork Street, Dublin'. Mairead Ni Ghrada conducted a 'Question Time' in Irish from a different school each fortnight and Maire Ni Scolaidhe conducted the 'Songs In Irish' programme for children. The programming for women included a series entitled 'Between Ourselves'. 'This feature, a practical symposium, was organised to meet the many problems which have arisen from the present state of world affairs to confront the housekeeper. It was felt that some of the problems and difficulties might be solved by the pooled suggestions of a group of women, each one an expert in her own line. Cooking, gardening, housekeeping, dressmaking and homecrafts are discussed each week, and advice and suggestions for solving the inevitable problems which crop up each day are given'. Dr Eileen Dixon gave a series of talks on 'Food and Health'.

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Radio Éireann, Annual Report, for the year 1940. This document gives an overview of the programming during the year 1940, referring in particular to music, drama and variety, reviews of books, new talent, programmes in Irish, schools' broadcasts and programmes for women.
As part of the music programming, Miss Margaret Burke Sheridan, gave a few talks on her career. 'This Irish Prima Donna, whose singing for many years charmed the hearts of Italian opera goers, broadcast in a few short chatty talks, an outline of her very interesting career, including references to her early difficulties and struggles. This series which was illustrated by songs given by herself in person and by some of the recordings made by her was all too short, and we are aware that a very large number are looking forward to her return to the microphone in the near future'. Two documentary programmes entitled 'Water for Dublin' and 'Playgrounds of Dublin' were made by Patricia Hutchins, a newcomer to Radio Éireann. 'For these programmes, special recordings were made and those taking part were people employed in the Waterworks Department of the Dublin Corporation, and in the Civics Institute'. Lynn Doyle is listed as having read one of her own short stories as part of the 'Their Funniest Stories' series. Programmes for women included a 30 minute weekly feature called 'Scrapbook for Women'. 'As the title indicates, this programme aimed at giving women listeners a little of all the subjects so dear to their hearts, and included dramatisations of famous women; home-making; cookery; needlework; gardening; babycare; beauty culture and heart to heart talks. They proved a great success judging by the big weekly mail received. More serious programmes for women were given in weekly dramatisations on women in Irish history'.

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Radio Éireann, Annual Report, for the year 1939. This document gives an overview of the programming during the year 1940, referring in particular to music, drama and variety, programmes in Irish, programmes for children, talks for women and special concerts. The report states that Cor Radio Éireann, a Station Gaelic Choir, has been established under the direction of Miss Nan Mulligan. Madame Germaine Cernay, Mezzo-Soprano, and Lily Laskine, Harpist, were the soloists at the Radio Éireann January Public Symphony Concert which was held at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. As part of the Irish language programming, lectures were given by Sorcha Ni Ghuairim, Mairin Ni Sheaghdha and Mairead Ni Dhonnchadha. 'Mairead Ni Ghrada's compering of gramophone records selected to illustrate special motifs - the Season, Love in Music - were much appreciated'. The report states that Elizabeth Milne's talk entitled 'Pen Pictures of Living Ulster' was well received. Maigread MacSweeney of Cork won the first prize in a competition for original plays. Anna Kelly contributed to the script of the 'Counties of Ireland' series. 'Talks for women continued to be a bi-weekly feature and covered all the subjects dear to the homemaker including homecrafts; dietetics; gardening; cookery; laundry work; care of babies and first aid'.

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Statement issued by the Department of Finance, 15 August 1949, showing the provisions for schemes and services contributing directly and indirectly to the advancement of the Irish language. The schemes include a programme for the training of Irish speaking nurses.

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Official Statements received by the Irish Provisional Government, 23 February 1922, outlining outrages against Catholics in Northern Ireland. The statements refer to several incidents involving women, for example, 'on the 15 February, 5 respectably dressed men went to the house, 49 Spring Street, off Woodstock Road, Belfast, occupied by the Catholic family of Mrs Devine, widow, and her son and two daughters. These five men burst in the door and asked for the son. The two daughters escaped by the back, the mother tried to prevent the men opening the kitchen door, but they forced it open and savagely beat her on the head with the butt of revolvers'.

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Circular announcing a competition for a situation as Junior Draftsman in the Parliamentary Draftsman's Office, 1937. The regulations governing the recruitment of a Junior Draftsman are outlined, for example, 'female candidates must be unmarried or widows'.

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